104Auto Correction of Brightness and ContrastNIf the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness andcontrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called AutoLighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard].In [A] mode, [Standard] is set automatically.1 Select [z3: Auto LightingOptimizer].2 Set a correction option.z Select an option, then press <0>.3 Take the picture.g The image will be recorded with thebrightness and contrast corrected asnecessary.o Noise may increase and sharpness may change, under some shootingconditions.o If the effect of Auto Lighting Optimizer is too strong and results are not atyour preferred brightness, set to [Low] or [Disable].o If a setting other than [Disable] is set and you use exposurecompensation or flash exposure compensation to darken the exposure,the image may still come out bright. If you want a darker exposure, setthis function to [Disable].o Maximum burst is lower with [High]. Image recording to the card alsotakes longer.In step 2, if you press the <B> button and remove the checkmark[X] for [Disabled in M or B modes] setting, the [z3: Auto LightingOptimizer] can also be set even in [a] and [BULB] modes.